Auditing Packages - SSIS Logging and Auditing

Syntax

To enable SSIS Logging and Auditing, follow these steps:

1. Open SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
2. Open the SSIS package that you want to enable logging for
3. In the SSIS menu, select "SSIS" -> "Logging..."
4. In the "Configure SSIS Logs" window, select the log provider type you want to use (e.g. "SQL Server")
5. Select the events you want to log (e.g. "OnError", "OnWarning", "OnInformation")
6. Configure the log provider settings (e.g. ConnectionString, Logtablename)

Example

Here is an example of enabling logging for an SSIS package:

1. Open SQL Server Data Tools
2. Open the SSIS package "MyPackage.dtsx"
3. In the SSIS menu, select "SSIS" -> "Logging..."
4. In the "Configure SSIS Logs" window, select "SQL Server" as the log provider type
5. Check the "OnError", "OnWarning", and "OnInformation" events
6. Configure the "SQL Server" log provider settings with a ConnectionString and LogTableName

Explanation

SSIS Logging and Auditing allows you to log events and operations in your SSIS packages to various destinations such as SQL Server, text files, XML files, or event logs. This can be useful for troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and compliance requirements. By enabling logging, you can capture information such as error messages, warnings, and execution details in real-time.

Use

The use of SSIS Logging and Auditing is important when it comes to:

• Troubleshooting: Logs can reveal what went wrong and where by capturing error messages, warnings, and package execution details
• Performance monitoring: Logs can help pinpoint bottlenecks and slow-running tasks by revealing execution times and other performance metrics
• Compliance requirements: Logs can capture data changes, interactions with external systems, and other related information needed for compliance auditing

Important Points

• Enabling logging can add some overhead to package execution, so be mindful of the log provider you choose and the events you capture
• Ensure that the log data is stored securely and that access is restricted to only authorized personnel
• Use a consistent naming convention for log files to ensure organized and easy-to-find logs

Summary

In summary, SSIS Logging and Auditing is a useful feature for capturing events and operations in SSIS packages. By enabling logging, you can troubleshoot, monitor performance, and meet compliance requirements. Use it mindfully to ensure it doesn't add unnecessary overhead to package execution, protect log data, and keep logs organized and easy-to-find.